Illinois Public Two-Year Colleges

Junior Colleges, Technical Institutes, and Schools

The State of Illinois administers its own system of higher education which operate at least two tiers of public colleges. One being the community colleges in Illinois, sometimes called Illinois junior colleges, or Illinois technical institutes, and so-called "four-year" Illinois colleges which award bachelor's and master's degrees. The "two-year" community educational institutions provide post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees in Illinois. The name, "community colleges" derives from the fact that "two-year" colleges primarily accept, and attract, students from the Illinois local community

The first public junior college in the United States was established in 1901 in Joliet, Illinois. In 1937, the Junior College Act provided for the development of a junior college system under the auspices of the public schools. By 1943, legislation was adopted that allowed for separate tax rates to support education and building funds for two-year college operations. In 1951, the General Assembly enacted legislation that set forth standards and procedures for establishing two-year colleges. State funding, however, was not established until 1955.

Illinois College Degrees, Certificates, & Diplomas

Illinois Community Colleges and Two Year Colleges

Illinois Colleges

The programs offered by Illinois colleges and universities a are diverse, with plenty of options to choose from. Choices range from Massage Therapy to Communication degrees with just about everything in between.

DeVry University

Robert Morris College

IL Online Degrees

A college degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by Illinois institutions of higher education, such as colleges or universities, normally as the result of successfully completing a program of study.

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